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PRLB Stock Chart & Stats
$79.74
-$0.60(-0.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$79.74
-$0.60(-0.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$45.10 - $93.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume140.55K
Average Volume (3M)172.18K
Market Cap
$2.07B
Enterprise Value$1.85K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$142.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)69.1
Beta1.25
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.27
Shares Outstanding23,921,898
10 Day Avg. Volume179,400
30 Day Avg. Volume172,178
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.80
Price to Sales (P/S)2.27
P/FCF Ratio20.29
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$96.00Price Target Upside20.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$582.11M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage And Strong Cash GenerationProto Labs has substantial financial flexibility because debt is negligible relative to equity, while operating and free cash flow remain solid. This reduces solvency pressure, supports continued investment in digital manufacturing capabilities, and gives management room to fund operations without relying heavily on external financing.
Customer Expansion And Raised Growth OutlookHigher revenue per customer indicates deeper engagement with strategic accounts and a stronger opportunity to grow wallet share over time. Combined with raised full-year guidance after strong first-half performance, this supports a durable trajectory for customer retention, repeat orders, and production conversion.
Improving Margins And EarningsBroad-based improvement in gross margin, EBITDA, and adjusted EPS suggests that recent growth is translating into better operating leverage rather than only higher volume. Sustained margin progress can strengthen internal cash generation and improve the economics of Proto Labs’ digital manufacturing model.
Bears Say
Europe Remains A Profitability HeadwindEurope’s revenue improvement has not yet translated into acceptable profitability, so the region remains a structural drag on consolidated earnings. Continued operating and factory cost optimization may require management attention and investment, potentially limiting margin expansion until the transformation produces stronger returns.
Declining 3D Printing RevenueThe 3D printing service line is losing revenue, particularly in Europe, creating an uneven growth profile across Proto Labs’ manufacturing offerings. Although the company is adding capacity in stronger U.S. demand areas, the decline signals that this business may require execution and investment before it contributes consistently to growth.
Low Returns And Modest Underlying GrowthProto Labs’ underlying financial performance remains less robust than its recent quarterly momentum suggests. Modest trailing revenue growth and low return on equity indicate that the company is not yet producing strong returns from its capital base, while profitability remains below earlier levels and has shown cyclical volatility.
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PRLB FAQ
What was Proto Labs Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Proto Labs Inc. lowest stock price was $45.09 and its highest was $93.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Proto Labs Inc.’s market cap?
Proto Labs Inc.’s market cap is $2.07B.
When is Proto Labs Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Proto Labs Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Proto Labs Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Proto Labs Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported $0.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.07.
Is Proto Labs Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Proto Labs Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Proto Labs Inc. pay dividends?
Proto Labs Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Proto Labs Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Proto Labs Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.6.
How many shares outstanding does Proto Labs Inc. have?
Proto Labs Inc. has 23,921,898 shares outstanding.
What happened to Proto Labs Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Proto Labs Inc. reported an EPS of $0.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.53. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.12%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Proto Labs Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PRLB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Proto Labs Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$96.00 (20.39% Upside)
$96.00 (20.39% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PRLB Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 35.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
72.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.46%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Proto Labs Inc.
Proto Labs, Inc., together with its affiliated companies, functions as a global, e-commerce-driven digital manufacturer, specializing in the rapid creation of custom prototypes and on-demand production components. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services including injection molding, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, and a diverse range of 3D printing technologies such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal laser sintering, multi jet fusion, polyjet, and Carbon DLS processes. Furthermore, it offers sheet metal fabrication for both expedited and digitally ordered custom parts. Proto Labs primarily serves engineers and developers who leverage 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software for product development across various industries. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.
PRLB Company Deck
PRLB Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple strong operating and financial metrics — record revenue ($149.3M), double-digit growth, margin expansion (gross margin 46.8%), higher adjusted EBITDA and a 45% increase in adjusted EPS — driven by acceleration in Injection Molding, continued CNC strength, expanding wallet share with larger customers, and early progress in Europe. Lowlights were limited and largely transitional: modest decline in 3D printing (especially in Europe), Europe still needing profitability optimization, flat network revenue, and sustained near-term investments driving elevated SG&A. On balance the positive financial results, margin improvement, cash generation, raised full-year guidance and strategic progress materially outweigh the headwinds, though the company is still investing for future growth.View all PRLB earnings summariesPRLB Revenue Breakdown
78.75% U.S.
21.25% Europe
1.63% Japan
PRLB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$96.00
▲(20.39% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.19% Insiders
21.64% Mutual Funds
23.06% Other Institutional Investors
23.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors